iOS 16.1 lets apps like games fetch downloadable content before first run

The new In-App Content toggle in iOS 16.1 lets iPhone apps such as games preload data after being downloaded from the App Store so they’re ready on first launch. The In-App Content toggle lets iPhone apps preload data After Apple released the third beta of what would become the iOS 16.1 update, we’ve rounded up thebiggest changes, fixes and new features in iOS 16.1. Among them is the ability for apps to open faster when launched for the first time,MacRumorsnotes....

July 16, 2025 · 2 min · 329 words · Amy Payne

Jailbreak Community Reaches Out to Comex, You Should Too

If you haven’t been following the progress of the iPad 2jailbreak, let me give you a brief history. Within days of the device launching, iDevice specialists likeComexand other members of the Dev and Chronic Dev teams had their iPad 2s hacked. The actual jailbreak part of the process was never really an issue. It was trying to bundle the exploit into a stable, legal package that would be easy enough for the general public to use…...

July 16, 2025 · 2 min · 353 words · Kimberly Thompson

Linda Hamilton's Action Sc-Fi Thriller 'Osiris' Gets Exciting Release Update

Action movie icon andTerminatorstarLinda Hamiltonreturns to the genre she’s renowned for with the upcoming sci-fi thriller,Osiris, which just got a hugely exciting release update. Instead of battling killer robots,Osiriswill find Hamilton facing off with aliens after her and her crew of commandos are abducted. Osiris, which is directed by William Kaufman (Sinners and Saints, The Channel) from a script he co-wrote with Paul Reichelt stars Linda Hamilton alongside Max Martini (Pacific Rim, Bosch: Legacy), Brianna Hildebrand (Deadpool), LaMonica Garrett (1883), and Linds Edwards (Homefront)....

July 16, 2025 · 3 min · 538 words · Jeremiah Jackson

My Arcade mini retro coin-ops could be coolest things ever

The retro gaming market is massive these days, with new, smaller versions of classic games consoles, such as theSNES Classic Mini, and the release of remastered 80s and 90s titles showing no sign of slowing down. However, as cool asSpyro Reignited Trilogyis, most self-respecting gamers of a certain age have always had a yearning for owning their own arcade cabinets, maybe an entire coin-op emporium. The only issue is, it is unlikely you have the space to site full-size arcade machines....

July 16, 2025 · 3 min · 454 words · Kevin Johnson

OnePlus unveils new Bullets Wireless Z headphones

OnePlus has finally launched theOnePlus 8 Pro, showing off its latest line of smartphones, but it had another little surprise planned for the online event - the Bullets Wireless Z headphones. We had heard in recent weeks that these would be coming, and the manufacturer duly obliged, showing off the new bullet headphones, which are most reminiscent of theBeats Xin terms of design, sporting a rubbery neckband design. One of the most impressive developments made by the Bullets Wireless Z comes in the inclusion of fast charging, and a solid estimated battery life of 20 hours, with an fully 10 hours of battery life coming from just 10 minutes of charging - fast charging was very much a focus of OnePlus’s online presentation, after all....

July 16, 2025 · 2 min · 274 words · Julie Gill

Plausible renderings imagine iPhone 7 without antenna bands

Modified Russian accessory vendor Feld & Volk, known for customizing iPhones with luxury parts like solid gold volume buttons, has posted a set of renderings based on multiple rumors that call for an iPhone 7 without visible band seams on the back. Relayedby MacRumors, these high-quality renderings depict what the iPhone 7 would look like assuming the clean back rumor is accurate. The top photo gives a closeup view of the iPhone 7 Plus’s rumored dual-lens camera that’s nearly flush with the chassis....

July 16, 2025 · 2 min · 395 words · Jennifer Davis

Review: Mophie’s Juice Pack Access battery case supports wired & wireless charging, leaves the Lightning port exposed

Coming in a variety of color options, this versatile battery case from Mophie protects your iPhone while giving you extra battery power when you need it with a simple push of a button. Moreover, it leaves the Lightning port exposed so you can use your wired headphones or Lightning-based accessories while Juice Pack Access is wirelessly charging the handset. Introduced in Januaryof this year, Juice Pack Access is an enhanced version of Mophie’s Juice Pack battery case that leaves the Lightning port exposed....

July 16, 2025 · 7 min · 1422 words · Mrs. Elizabeth Best

Samsung rolls out One UI 8 Watch update for Galaxy Watch Ultra

AtGalaxy Unpackedearlier this month, Samsung revealed theGalaxy Watch 8 series, including the Galaxy Watch 8, Watch 8 Classic, and a refreshed Galaxy Watch Ultra in a new titanium blue color. One of the main features of the Galaxy Watch 8 series, besides the upgraded chipset and new designs, is that these watches come withOne UI 8 Watch, Samsung’s latest wearable OS based on Wear OS 6, pre-installed. Now, Samsung has announced that the One UI 8 Watch update is rolling out to last year’sGalaxy Watch Ultra, ahead of the release of the Galaxy Watch 8 series on July 25....

July 16, 2025 · 3 min · 511 words · Brian Roman

Stardew Valley: How to Get a Pet

Quick Links Hello, Farmers! Embark on a heartwarming journey inStardew Valleyby adopting a furry companion to enrich your farming life. Pets in Stardew Valley are more than just animals; they epitomize companionship, bringing a cozy and homely atmosphere to your virtual abode. Here’s how you can bring a loyal cat or dog into your farm family and ensure their happiness. Choosing Your Pet As you lay the foundations of your new life in Stardew Valley, one of the first significant choices you’ll make involves selecting a pet....

July 16, 2025 · 3 min · 438 words · Cathy King

Tales of Kenzera: ZAU Gains Demo And Special Discount

Tales of Kenzera: Zau has gained a new demo on PC through Steam, in addition to trials on PS5 and Xbox Series systems (on June 13). EA Originals has also begun a limited-time discount for the critically-acclaimed game. The demo and trials of Tales of Kenzera: Zau give an early peek at the game, introducing the gripping storyline and the fast combat system that this indie title offers. If you like what you’re playing, your save progress transfers to the full game....

July 16, 2025 · 3 min · 453 words · Vincent Johnson

The Best Earbuds Of 2022

The Best Earbuds Of 2022 2022 has seen its fair share of fantastic audio gadgets, especially earbuds. With improved active noise cancellation, better ambient noise control, stronger grip on the ears, and higher sound quality overall, this year’s earbuds have caught the attention of consumers worldwide. Notably, more concept-design and high-niche earbuds — like the Shokz OpenRun Pro — have hit the mainstream market, exposing users to what could indeed be the future of sound....

July 16, 2025 · 13 min · 2674 words · Richard Merritt

The next Galaxy smartphone may come with a bendable display

Samsung is on track to launch its next flagship handset, the Galaxy S IV, in April 2013 and reportedly the device will come with a“breakthrough unbreakable screen”, as Reuters put it in today’s report. You’d be forgiven for dismissing this news nugget as a pipedream of sorts, but bear with me for a moment. We’ve been hearing that Samsung’s been looking to incorporate flexible display into next-generation smartphones and tabletsfor over a year now....

July 16, 2025 · 3 min · 538 words · Cheryl Lewis

This AI Engine Will Find Scientific Research Papers To Answer Your Questions

This AI Engine Will Find Scientific Research Papers To Answer Your Questions The internet is home to essentially the entire collective history of human knowledge. That, needless to say, is more information than it’s possible to process. Search engines, mercifully, have made it infinitely easier to find content relating to specific topics or queries. More recently,ChatGpt extension Liner AI x ChatGPThas enabled users to further refine their search results by highlighting important elements and saving them for later review....

July 16, 2025 · 3 min · 444 words · Michael Smith